HSK · Level 48
120 words
Chinese word
贡献
Pronunciation
Pinyingòng xiàn
Meaning
- nouncontribution
Example
他的贡献得到了大家的认可。tā de gòng xiàn dé dào le dà jiā de rèn kě
His contribution was recognized by everyone.
More examples
他在扶贫项目中做出了重要的贡献。tā zài fú pín xiàng mù zhōng zuò chū le zhòng yào de gòng xiàn
He made an important contribution to the poverty relief project.
Core concept
What one person gives becomes part of something larger, with its value measured by the benefit it creates for others.
Common phrases
做出贡献zuò chū gòng xiàn
make a contribution
对社会有贡献duì shè huì yǒu gòng xiàn
contribute to society
贡献突出gòng xiàn tū chū
outstanding contribution
Similar words
帮助bāng zhù: Aid given to someone or something that needs help with a problem or task.
支持zhī chí: Practical backing based on agreement with a person, idea, or plan.
功劳gōng láo: Merit gained by doing important work that helps achieve success.
付出fù chū: The use of time, energy, or money in pursuing a goal.
Definition in Chinese
对集体、事业或他人有帮助的付出或成绩；也指为此付出的行为或结果。duì jí tǐ shì yè huò tā rén yǒu bāng zhù de fù chū huò chéng jì yě zhǐ wèi cǐ fù chū de xíng wéi huò jié guǒ
Word origin
贡献 (gòngxiàn, "contribution") developed from 贡 (gòng, "tribute") and 献 (xiàn, "offer"), both of which evoke giving something valuable for the benefit of others.
Usage tips
- The word is common in formal talk about teamwork, school, research, and community work, but it can sound too grand for an ordinary personal favor.